CASK OF AMONTILLADO QUESTIONS 1. Descrbe the setting of the story. 2. Why does Montresor want revenge? 3. List 5 adjectives to describe Montresor. _ _ _ _ _ 4. What does Fortunato’s name mean? 5. Why is Fortunato’s name IRONIC? 6. List 5 adjectives to describe Fortunato. _ _ _ _ _ 7. Contrast the setting in the beginning of the story with the setting where Montressor takes Fortunato. How do these settings contribute to the horror of the story? 8. Who is the narrator of this story? Is he reliable? Why or why not? 9. What do the following symbolize: The carnival setting _ The descent into the catacombs _ The jester costume _ 10. What is the meaning of the phrase “A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser”? 11. How did Montresor know that the house would be empty? 12. Describe the catacombs. 13. Why does Montresor make sure Fortunato has drunk a lot of wine? 14. Who is Luchesi? For what purpose does he serve? 15. Why does Montresor show concern for Fortunato’s health?
16. Why do you think Montresor succeeded in leading Fortunato to the niche without raising his suspicions?
17. Where had the stone and morter, used by Montresor to wall up the entrance to the niche, been hidden?
18. Why do you think Fortunato became silent at the end? 19. How did this effect Montresor?
20. Do you believe insults or bullying could cause this degree of revenge today? Give an example to support your assertion. 21. Explain how Montressor’s family motto is related to the story. 22. How does not knowing what Fortunato did to Montressor add to the story’s suspense?
1. Descrbe the setting of the story.
2. Why does Montresor want revenge?
3. List 5 adjectives to describe Montresor.
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4. What does Fortunato’s name mean?
5. Why is Fortunato’s name IRONIC?
6. List 5 adjectives to describe Fortunato.
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7. Contrast the setting in the beginning of the story with the setting where Montressor takes Fortunato. How do these settings contribute to the horror of the story?
8. Who is the narrator of this story? Is he reliable? Why or why not?
9. What do the following symbolize:
The carnival setting _
The descent into the catacombs _
The jester costume _
10. What is the meaning of the phrase “A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser”?
11. How did Montresor know that the house would be empty?
12. Describe the catacombs.
13. Why does Montresor make sure Fortunato has drunk a lot of wine?
14. Who is Luchesi? For what purpose does he serve?
15. Why does Montresor show concern for Fortunato’s health?
16. Why do you think Montresor succeeded in leading Fortunato to the niche without raising his suspicions?
17. Where had the stone and morter, used by Montresor to wall up the entrance to the niche, been hidden?
18. Why do you think Fortunato became silent at the end?
19. How did this effect Montresor?
20. Do you believe insults or bullying could cause this degree of revenge today? Give an example to support your assertion.
21. Explain how Montressor’s family motto is related to the story.
22. How does not knowing what Fortunato did to Montressor add to the story’s suspense?